Export volume of goods (% change pa)

Percentage growth over previous year in the volume of exports of goods. Index year 1990=100.

Volume data for exports of goods and services from the national accounts are used as an approximation of exports of goods as no specific data on goods are available. This is valid since trade in services is negligible relative to trade.

Import volume of goods (% change pa)

Percentage growth over previous year in the volume of imports of goods. Index year 1990=100.

Volume data for imports of goods and services from the national accounts are used as an approximation of imports of goods as no specific data on goods is available. This is valid since trade in services is negligible relative to trade.